Andrew Fox, a British military veteran and conflict researcher, reports that Israeli soldiers he spoke with in Lebanon said former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is '100% right' in his claim that the military's hands are being tied during operations, according to Fox's own account.
Andrew Fox, a British veteran of Afghanistan and Iraq who has publicly supported Israel since October 7 and now works as a conflict researcher, said he spoke with Israeli soldiers in Lebanon about former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's assertion that operational restrictions are hampering IDF combat effectiveness. According to Fox, the soldiers told him Bennett is '100% right.' The claim is attributed solely to Fox's account and has not been independently verified or officially confirmed by the IDF. Bennett has made similar statements in Israeli media since his tenure ended.
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